Dan Rogers co-chairs Human Rights Debate
April 21, 2016qls,civil liberties,queensland law society,human rightsBlog
by Dan Rogers
Outlawing effective political protest?
April 13, 2016rights,bjelke peterson,protest,political protestBlog
Former leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown has recently convincingly argued the history of…
by Terry O'Gorman
Wilson Report on VLAD Legislation
April 12, 2016wilson taskforce,VLAD,rights,anti-bikie,bikies,VLAD laws,wilson report,anti-bikie legislation,mandatory sentencing,bikie lawsBlog
The Wilson Report (chaired by ex-Supreme Court Judge Alan Wilson) was charged with reviewing the…
by Terry O'Gorman
Media Releases by Terry O'Gorma: Anti-Bikie Legislation
April 8, 2016VLAD,bikies,VLAD laws,anti-bikie laws,civil liberties,rights,bikie lawsBlog
As Vice-President of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, Terry O'Gorman recently released…
by Terry O'Gorman
The Freedom of Speech and Wicked Campervan Slogans
April 8, 2016rights,media,freedom of speech,wicked campervan slogansBlog
Terry O'Gorman featured in a recent interview on New Zealand radio show Newstalk ZB regarding the…
by Terry O'Gorman
The Right to Protest: Baby Asha and the Lady Cilento Hospital
March 22, 2016rights,democracy,protest,immigrationBlog
On Friday, 18 March 2016, Dan Rogers appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on behalf of four…
by Dan Rogers
The Age of Criminal Responsibility in Queensland
March 17, 2016criminal law,child offender,youth,criminal responsibilityBlog
Queensland’s age of criminal responsibility is 17; a whole year younger than the other states in…
by Dan Rogers
Traffic offences and mobile phones
February 25, 2016driving,mobile phones,traffic offences,finesBlog
Since September 2015 new laws have been in place targetting those who use their mobile phones on…
by Ignition Creative
A Human Rights Act: What it is and why we need one in Queensland
February 11, 2016queensland law society,human rights,qls,human rights actBlog
Dan Rogers, Legal Director at Robertson O'Gorman, is also the chair of the Queensland Law Society's…
by Dan Rogers
Police Powers when it comes to DV
February 10, 2016domestic violence,domestic violence orders,police powers,DVO,dvBlog
With recent and indeed future DV amendments it is timely to consider the particular powers police…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Tackling alcohol fueled violence
February 10, 2016alcohol,lock-out laws,licensing,violence,lockoutBlog
New laws that could pass in Qld regarding alcohol fuelled violence will herald a raft of changes to…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Police Powers: Disobedience to Lawful Order
February 5, 2016police,mobile phone,police powers,passwordBlog
These days, most people carry a mobile phone with them everywhere they go. A mobile device can…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Criminal Process - Brisbane Magistrates Court
January 27, 2016mentions,criminal system,indictable offences,criminal process,custody,Bail,court,magistrates court,summary offencesBlog
The way your matter will progress through the Magistrates Court depends on the seriousness of your…
by Ignition Creative
Being charged with an offence in QLD
January 27, 2016complaint,misdemeanours,arrest,simple offences,offences,notice to appear,crime,indictable offences,charge,summary offences,summonsBlog
It is important to remember that there are two types of offences in QLD; 1. Simple offences (or…
by Ignition Creative
New DV laws - the next step
January 27, 2016domestic violence,choking,suffocation,dv,strangulationBlog
Late last year we looked at the introduction of various DV related laws and amendments under the…
by Ignition Creative
One Punch Laws
January 15, 2016manslaughter,one punch laws,unlawful strike,violence,coward punchBlog
In the wake of recent events the topic of one punch laws is back in the spotlight. It is therefore…
by Ignition Creative
Basha Hearing
December 29, 2015hearing,courts,contempt,witness,cross-examination,basha,evidenceBlog
There’s been a longstanding procedure in respect of Queensland District and Supreme Court trials…
by Ignition Creative
Royal Commission: Undermining the Privilege against Self-Incrimination
December 23, 2015institutional abuse,rights,self-incrimination,child abuse,sexual abuse,royal commissionBlog
In January 2013, six Commissioners were appointed by the Australian Government to investigate…
by Terry O'Gorman
24 Hour Service
December 23, 2015advice,24 hour,on call,24/7,legal advice,holiday,24 hour serviceBlog
Persons that have the unfortunate experience of being detained by police need advice. Our firm is…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Alcohol Interlock Devices
December 14, 2015driving under the influence,traffic,alcohol,dangerous driving,interlock,DUI,license,driving,drink drivingBlog
The Queensland Government introduced the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program in 2010. Participation…
by Ignition Creative
Are 'legal highs' ever legal?
December 3, 2015drugs misuse regulations,supply,trafficking,illicit drugs,dangerous drugs,synthetic drugs,drug misuse act,possession,drugs,legal highsBlog
The use and sale of synthetic drugs has increased rapidly in recent years. This has been met by…
by Ignition Creative
Attorney-General set to repeal LNP youth justice reforms
December 3, 2015liberal national party,youth justice reform,youth,juvenile detention,justice,lnp,youth justice,juvenile,youth offending,law reformBlog
This week, the Queensland Government introduced a Bill to repeal various youth justice reforms…
by Dan Rogers
Schoolies Week: Your Rights
November 27, 2015drink driving,wilful exposure,assault,rights,public nuisance,underage drinking,alcohol,underage,IDs,sexual assault,penalties,trespassing,schoolies,police,drinking in a public place,drugs,licensed premisesBlog
With this week marking 2015’s Schoolies Celebrations it is important school leavers and their…
by Ignition Creative
Terror and Tertiary Education
November 25, 2015NTEU Annual lecture,terror attacks,university,counter-terrorism laws,terrorism,september 11,tertiary education,war on terror,australian universities,civil liberties,counter-terrorism,rights,liberties,terror,9/11Blog
On November 19 Terry O’Gorman delivered the National Tertiary Education Union’s 2015 Lecture. Just…
by Terry O'Gorman
Queensland's Leading Lawyers
October 22, 2015lawyers,criminal lawyers,criminal law,leading law firms,criminal law firm,leading firm,Queensland's Leading Lawyers,solicitors,law firms,doyles guide,experts,leading lawyersBlog
Each year Doyle’s produces a list of leading lawyers and law firms in different practice areas. For…
by Robertson O'Gorman
New Chief Justice
September 8, 2015conventions,judicial officers,judges,media,appointment,protocols,courts,chief justiceBlog
On Tuesday the 8th of September Queensland's new Chief Justice was announced. In his role as Vice…
by Terry O'Gorman
What to do in a traffic crash?
September 4, 2015car accident,traffic accident,traffic,car crash,traffic crash,traffic offences,traffic lawBlog,Traffic Law
First and foremost if you or someone else is trapped or injured call 000 straight away. Always stop…
by Ignition Creative
A Human Rights Act for Queensland
August 27, 2015human rights,human rights act queensland,human rights actBlog
Now is the time to introduce a Human Rights Act in Queensland.
by Dan Rogers
QTOP Program
August 27, 2015traffic law,qtop,driving offence,drink driving,DUI,Queensland Traffic Offenders Program,road rules,traffic offences,driving under the influenceBlog,Traffic Law
If you have been charged with any driving offence such as drink or drug driving it is important to…
by Ignition Creative
Sergeant Flori: Transparency Concerns
August 13, 2015transparency,violence in custody,violence,public concern,assault,crime and corruption commission,rick flori,ccc,police violence,complaints process,rule of law,police investigating police,sergeant flori,crime and corruptionBlog
In the wake of increasing publicity regarding the charges against Sergeant Rick Flori, Terry…
by Terry O'Gorman
Australians on Drugs
August 3, 2015drug abuse,drug addiction,rehabilitation,drug dealers,dangerous drugs,court ordered drug diversion,drug users,addiction,drug rehabilitation,drugs,cannabis,illicit drugs,drug diversionBlog
The “2 High: A Week On Drugs” series is available for viewing now and includes live discussions and…
by Robertson O'Gorman
UQ Criminal Law Prize
June 1, 2015criminal law,uq,uq law awards,university of queensland,university of queensland law awardsBlog
Dan Rogers presented The Robertson O’Gorman Prize in Criminal Law at the University of Queensland’s…
by Ignition Creative
Can police impound my vehicle?
May 26, 2015traffic law,impoundment,reckless driving,unlicensed driving,drink driving,impound,DUI,driving offences,careless driving,dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,traffic offences,speeding,driving under the influence,impounding vehicleBlog,Traffic Law
Under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act, a police officer may impound your car if you…
by Ignition Creative
Can I get my vehicle back early?
May 26, 2015traffic law,impoundment,reckless driving,unlicensed driving,drink driving,impound,DUI,driving offences,careless driving,dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,traffic offences,speeding,driving under the influence,impounding vehicleBlog,Traffic Law
You may be able to apply for an early release of an impounded vehicle in a number of circumstances.…
by Ignition Creative
Contravention of Domestic Violence Order
May 26, 2015domestic and family violence act,domestic violence,protection orders,family violence,DVO,domestic violence ordersBlog
Protection Orders made under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 must be complied…
by Ignition Creative
Queensland's Top 50 Thinkers
March 13, 2015courier mail,qccl,qld top 50 thinkers,sunday mail,criminal defence lawyers,queensland council for civil liberties,queensland top 50 thinkersBlog
On 8 March 2015 the Sunday Mail released its list of Queensland’s 50 Top Thinkers. The list was…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Answering Police Questions
March 13, 2015rights,police questioning,false or misleading information,evidence,police questionsBlog
Some people believe that the allegations against them are all a misunderstanding or that police…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Animal Cruelty Charge Dismissed
November 12, 2014animal crueltyBlog
On 2 October 2014 the Brisbane Magistrates Court dismissed a charge of animal cruelty against our…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Blue Card Applications
August 20, 2014blue card,queensland civil and administrative tribunal,qcat,Commissioner for Children and Young People and Child GuardianBlog
We acted on behalf of “CON” who was the applicant to a QCAT application for the review of a…
by Robertson O'Gorman
WHAT IF WE ARE WRONG? THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PREVENTIVE JUSTICE
July 31, 2014justice rehabilitation,preventative justice,rehabilitation,VLAD act,VLAD,Child Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004,police powers and responsibilities act,vicious lawless associates disestablishment act,justice,child protection,police powersBlog
On 29 July 2014 I attended a lecture delivered by Professor Lucia Zedner FBA Law Fellow, Corpus…
by Robertson O'Gorman
One Punch Legislation
June 13, 2014unlawful striking,alcohol,violence,cowardly punch,unlawful striking causing death,drugs,one punch legislationBlog
On 6 June 2014, Queensland Premier Campbell Newman introduced the Safe Night Out Legislation…
by Ignition Creative
Destruction of Evidence
May 21, 2014evidence,criminal code,destruction of evidenceBlog
We are often asked about what rights flow for individuals with respect to their personal property…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Drug Trafficking
April 11, 2014drugs misuse act,drugs,dangerous drugs,trafficking,cartelBlog,Criminal Law
There seems to be an ever growing number of young people in our community being charged with the…
by Ignition Creative
Transgender Rights in Criminal Law
April 9, 2014anti-discrimination act,transgender,Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland,anti-discrimintation,lgbtiq,discriminationBlog
There are particular practices that the police must employ when they are interacting with members…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Queensland Law Handbook
March 27, 2014traffic offences,caxton legal centre,queensland law handbookBlog
The 12th edition of the Queensland Legal Handbook is available from the Caxton Legal Centre…
by Dan Rogers
Anti-Bikie Legislation - Update
March 17, 2014VLAD act,bikies,anti-bikie legislation,vicious lawless associates disestablishment act,legalwise conference,VLAD,anti-bikieBlog
The following seminar paper is extracted from the attached material below. See the full article…
by Terry O'Gorman
G20: Police Powers & Dissent
March 7, 2014police powers,safety,g20,banco courtBlog
The G20 Safety & Security Act 2013 will govern the G20 summit which is to occur in Brisbane…
by Dan Rogers
Justice at any cost is not justice at all
February 25, 2014justices act,costs,costs application,justice,costs in criminal prosecutionsBlog
Justice is a concept of “moral rightness” which is open to individual interpretation. The concept…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Costs Applications against the police
January 2, 2014police,summary offence,cost applications,simple offenceBlog
If you are charged with a summary offence, for example, committing a public nuisance or obstruct…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Bikies in solitary confinement
December 30, 2013bikies,solitary confinementBlog
In a case decided by Justice Applegarth of the Queensland Supreme Court on 12 December 2013 there…
by Terry O'Gorman
Police Investigations: Your Rights
December 30, 2013rights,police investigations,police enquiries,police,right to silenceBlog
There are a number of tactics implemented by the police during investigations which appear run of…
by Ignition Creative
Anti-Bikie Laws - reform or revenge?
November 9, 2013bikies,anti-bikie laws,anti-bikie,rule of lawBlog
When the Queensland government introduced its anti bikie laws it by-passed all the usual safeguards…
by Terry O'Gorman
Update - the anti-bikies legislation commences.
October 17, 2013anti-bikie laws,tattoo parlours act,criminal law,VLAD,anti-bikie,vicious lawless associates disestablishment act,bikies,anti-bikie legislationBlog
This afternoon (17 October 2013) at 2.39 pm we received confirmation from the office of the…
by Terry O'Gorman
When will the Queensland Government’s oppressive ‘Bikie’ legislation take effect?
October 16, 2013tattoo parlours bill,criminal law,VLAD,anti-bikie laws,vicious lawless associates disestablishment bill,bikies,anti-bikieBlog
Yesterday the Queensland Parliament took extraordinary steps to suspend the usual democratic…
by Terry O'Gorman
Stop Violence with a Domestic Violence Order
October 15, 2013domestic violence order,temporary protection order,domestic violence,financial abuse,sexual abuse,emotional abuse,violence,protection order,family violence,abuse,psychological abuse,DVO,physical abuseBlog
There are many frustrating myths about what “domestic violence” means or whom it affects. The truth…
by Dan Rogers
Evade Police Offences - Queensland
October 15, 2013disqualification,evading police,sentences,police powers,police offences,fail to stop,penalties,fines,traffic law,police powers and responsibilities actBlog,Traffic Law
In Queensland the Police Power and Responsibilities Act makes it an offence to evade police when…
by Ignition Creative
Gone to Court – Have you paid your levy?
October 11, 2013court process,court costs,offences,administration,offender levy,costsTraffic Law,Criminal Law,Blog
Any person, other than children, who pleads guilty or is found guilty of an offence in Queensland…
by Ignition Creative
Media Release: Anti-Bikie legislation
October 9, 2013bikies,anti-bikie,rule of law,anti-bikie legislation,anti-bikie lawsBlog
Media Release by Terry O'Gorman Vice-president of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties The…
by Terry O'Gorman
Sex Offences
October 8, 2013sex offences,rape,child exploitation materialBlog,Criminal Law
R v Phillips: Client convicted of several counts of rape. Appeal to the Queensland Court of Appeal…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Offences against a person - Common Assault to Murder
October 8, 2013offences against a person,mediation,common assault,gbh,offences,aobh,indictable offences,justice mediation,assault,grievous bodily harm,murder,assault occasioning bodily harm,misdemeanours,serious offencesBlog,Criminal Law
R v G: We acted on behalf of “G” who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm upon his son,…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Offences against property
October 8, 2013possession of counterfeit prescribed securities,acquittal,offences against property,fraud,counterfeit,offences,propertyBlog,Criminal Law
R v H: District Court sentence for social security fraud, approximately $70,000.00. Custodial…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Queensland's fast tracked bikie legislation
October 4, 2013bikies,anti-bikie laws,anti-bikie legislation,rule of lawBlog
Media release by Terry O'Gorman on behalf of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties in relation…
by Terry O'Gorman
Crime Commissions
September 10, 2013coercion,privilege against self-incrimination,self-incrimination,contempt,cmc,legal privilege,crime commissions,Crime and Misconduct CommissionBlog
Coercion in Crime Commissions and the Abrogation of the Privilege against Self-Incrimination This…
by Ignition Creative
Crime and Misconduct Commission
September 10, 2013cmc,crime,Crime and Misconduct Commission,misconduct,contempt of court,contempt,crime and misconductBlog
WSX v CMC[2012] QSC 405 and EDC v CMC [2012] QSC 406 We acted for both applicants in this recent…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Other Cases - Peace and Good Behaviour Application
September 10, 2013Peace and Good Behaviour ApplicationBlog
C v H: We acted on behalf of “H” who was the respondent to a Peace and Good Behaviour application…
by Robertson O'Gorman
The Attorney-General should butt out and stop telling Queensland Judges how to sentence offenders
July 31, 2013sentencing advisory council,sentencing,recidivismBlog
MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O'GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES Civil…
by Terry O'Gorman
LNP Government undermines Judges
July 31, 2013suspended sentences,judges,lnp,court ordered parole,parole,liberal national partyBlog
Media Release - LNP Government undermines Judges by a Proposal to scrap Court Ordered Parole and…
by Terry O'Gorman
Tragedy Looming
July 11, 2013mandatory sentences,youth,trafficking,drug trafficking,youth offending,drugsBlog
Within the next few months a 17 or 18 year old will do something stupid enough to be convicted for…
by Dan Rogers
Community Notification of Sex Offenders
June 25, 2013media,sexual offences,public sex offender register,sex offenders,community notificationBlog
Why Queensland must not Implement Community Notification of Sex Offenders. Dan Rogers writes on…
by Dan Rogers
Amendments to Criminal Sentencing in Queensland
June 18, 2012repeat offenders,offences,criminal penalties,sentencing,mandatory sentencing,penaltiesBlog
New Criminal Penalties set for certain offenders. Brisbane Times, 18 June 2012: Terry O'Gorman…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Your first Appearance in the Brisbane Magistrates Court
May 31, 2012magistrates court,first appearance,court appearanceBlog
Your first appearance in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
by Ignition Creative
Privacy - Use of Drones
March 14, 2012qps,privacy,police,queensland police service,technology,surveillance,dronesBlog
Potential for abuse with Queensland Police trial of drones. QUEENSLAND police officers are testing…
by Terry O'Gorman
Children and the Law - 17 year olds treated as adults
March 1, 2012youth,justice,youth offendingBlog
Terry O'Gorman comments on Queensland's law on 17 year old children being treated as adults…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Police use of Tasers
February 17, 2012police,tasers,excessive force,assault,weaponsBlog
Police Taser Use Questioned Staff reporters, Yahoo!7 Updated February 17, 2012, 6:28 am Read…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Criminal Responsibility
October 27, 2011united nations human rights committee,united nations,human rights,double jeopardy,UN,criminal responsibilityBlog
Double Jeopardy - Resolving the Conflict between Competing Rights and Interests Article by Dan…
by Dan Rogers
Review of Police Move-On Powers
October 24, 2011crime commission,police powers,crime and misconduct,Police Move-On Powers,Crime and Misconduct Commission,cmcBlog
Crime and Misconduct Commission - Review of police move-on powers (2011) 31 Qld Lawyer 31 Article…
by Dan Rogers
PPRA Amendment 2011 - Pat-Down Search of Minors
October 4, 2011police powers. police powers and responsibilities act,pat down searches,police powers and responsibilitiesBlog
Transcript of Parliamentary Committee Public Hearing Dan Rogers appeared at the public hearing on…
by Dan Rogers
Compensation for Police Abuse of Power
September 19, 2011law enforcement,police,police powers,abuse of power,compensation,media,police abuse of powerBlog
Interview with Terry O’Gorman in relation to compensation from police abuse of power Today Tonight,…
by Terry O'Gorman
Law and Order Forum - Drugs
September 15, 2011youth,law and order,drugsBlog
The Courier-Mail's forum on law and order hears demand for drugs by young people a worrying trend…
by Terry O'Gorman
DNA Under Legal Microscope
March 30, 2010evidence,scientific experts,dna evidence,DNA,expert witnessesBlog
CHRIS MERRITT, LEGAL AFFAIRS EDITOR From: The Australian March 30, 2010 12:00AM Read Article WHEN…
by Robertson O'Gorman
Police Chases
March 22, 2010media,queensland police service,police powers,police chasesBlog
Interview with Terry O’Gorman in relation to police chases 7pm Project, Channel 10, 22 March 2010
by Terry O'Gorman
Police Chases
March 22, 2010police,queensland police service,police chases,police powers,qpsBlog
Interview with Terry O’Gorman in relation to police chases Today Show, Channel 9, 22 March 2010
by Terry O'Gorman
Mental Health
September 10, 2008mental health,queensland prisons,queensland correctional centres,prisons,correctional centresBlog
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Mentally Ill in Queensland Correctional Centres Article by Dan Rogers…
by Dan Rogers